She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Paul Buck and Charles Buck; and a sister, Markie Miller.

She graduated from Homer High School. She served as the Unit 7 school's head cook for 28 years.

She also was an active member of St. Thomas Church in Philo. She also volunteered for many other community organizations.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Freese Funeral Home, Sidney, with the rosary being prayed at 3:30 p.m.

The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Philo, officiated by Father Bo Schmitt. The burial will take place immediately following in Calvary Cemetery, Philo.

The family wishes to acknowledge and thank the staff at Carle Foundation Hospital with a special thank you to Nancy Bollero, Becky Patrick and Dr. Kendrith Rowland.